About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better. </span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Overview</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The <strong>Retail Store Allocator </strong>for Crocs is responsible for managing in-season allocations and replenishment strategies to optimize inventory levels across European retail locations. Reporting to the Director of Demand Planning, this role ensures product availability aligns with store capacity and sales trends while supporting day-to-day retail planning operations. This is a hands-on position requiring quick integration into the planning team and the Aptos allocation system.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You'll Do</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Drive</strong> initial allocations and ongoing replenishment strategies for new and existing products based on store clusters, historical sales, and current trends.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Manage</strong> the Aptos system to ensure data accuracy and efficiency in all allocation and replenishment execution.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Communicate</strong> regularly with Retail Operations, Buying, and Merchandising teams to align allocation strategies with seasonal assortment plans and store feedback.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Maintain</strong> a detailed tracker to monitor orders versus store inventory and capacity constraints, identifying risks of overstock or storage issues.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Track</strong> store performance and stock positions to identify sales opportunities and provide ad hoc reporting to support data-driven decision-making.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Achieve</strong> seasonal readiness by coordinating timely product launches, promotional events, and initial stock packages for new store openings or relocations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Lead </strong>the maintenance and execution of pricing and promotional repricing</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You'll Bring to the Table</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>BS or BA in business</strong>, supply chain, merchandising, or related field – or equivalent years of relevant and related experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Minimum 2-3 years of experience</strong> in retail planning or inventory allocation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Background knowledge</strong> in the European retail market and inventory management lifecycle.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Strong understanding of</strong> retail allocation systems, with a strong preference for <strong>Aptos</strong> experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Highly</strong> proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical and numerical skills. <strong>Detail Orientated.</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Demonstrated ability to</strong> manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Ability to</strong> work independently, onboard quickly, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional internal stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Fluent in English</strong> with excellent organizational and proactive communication skills.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other protected classification.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Job Category: Corporate </span></p>